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Turkey leg vs. Pork spare ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turkey leg and Pork spare ribs

  • Turkey leg has more Iron, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Copper, Zinc, and Phosphorus, while Pork spare ribs has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pork spare ribs' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 27% higher.
  • Pork spare ribs contain 2 times less Iron than Turkey leg. Turkey leg contains 1.72mg of Iron, while Pork spare ribs contain 0.91mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Turkey leg is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Iron +89%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.5%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains more Zinc +23.6%
Contains more Copper +77.5%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Equal in Sodium - 81
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 65% 15% 76% 25% 10% 85% 48% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 35% 12% 61% 22% 11% 69% 27% 2% 120%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Iron +89%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.5%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains more Zinc +23.6%
Contains more Copper +77.5%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Equal in Sodium - 81

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.8%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.38
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 20% 49% 56% 66% 79% 8% 49% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 69% 0% 80% 58% 88% 38% 133% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.8%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.3%
Contains more Water +21.7%
Contains more Fats +248.2%
Contains more Other +31.4%
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 g
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Protein +26.3%
Contains more Water +21.7%
Contains more Fats +248.2%
Contains more Other +31.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +314.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116%
35% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.83 g
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.953 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +314.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey leg Pork spare ribs
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey leg Pork spare ribs Opinion
Protein 19.54g 15.47g Turkey leg
Fats 6.72g 23.4g Pork spare ribs
Calories 144kcal 277kcal Pork spare ribs
Calcium 17mg 15mg Turkey leg
Iron 1.72mg 0.91mg Turkey leg
Magnesium 21mg 16mg Turkey leg
Phosphorus 177mg 141mg Turkey leg
Potassium 273mg 242mg Turkey leg
Sodium 74mg 81mg Turkey leg
Zinc 3.09mg 2.5mg Turkey leg
Copper 0.142mg 0.08mg Turkey leg
Manganese 0.022mg 0.01mg Turkey leg
Selenium 26.4µg 22µg Turkey leg
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Turkey leg
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Turkey leg
Vitamin E 0.37mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 91IU Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 2.3µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.319mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.251mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B3 2.947mg 4.662mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B5 1.09mg 0.625mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.574mg Pork spare ribs
Folate 10µg 0µg Turkey leg
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.38µg Turkey leg
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.163mg Turkey leg
Threonine 0.861mg 0.695mg Turkey leg
Isoleucine 0.998mg 0.761mg Turkey leg
Leucine 1.537mg 1.318mg Turkey leg
Lysine 1.809mg 1.435mg Turkey leg
Methionine 0.557mg 0.426mg Turkey leg
Phenylalanine 0.769mg 0.65mg Turkey leg
Valine 1.028mg 0.809mg Turkey leg
Histidine 0.598mg 0.668mg Pork spare ribs
Cholesterol 71mg 80mg Turkey leg
Trans Fat 0.222g Turkey leg
Saturated Fat 2.06g 7.529g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 2.06g 8.542g Pork spare ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.83g 3.953g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.079g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.146g Pork spare ribs
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Pork spare ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey leg Pork spare ribs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Turkey leg
43%
Pork spare ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey leg
36%
Pork spare ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.469g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Turkey leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/nutrients
  2. Pork spare ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167853/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.